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Photography mentoring

Photography mentoring for photographers ready for more.

Seven mentoring programs, from a four-session skills push to a year-long journey. One-to-one or in a small group, online or in the field, with Dani Watson, an award-winning photographer and gallery director.

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  • Online or in person
  • 1:1 or small group
  • From $1,200

Photography mentoring at a glance

CapturEDU mentoring develops your skills, your style and your finished work over time. Every program includes a learning plan, one-to-one sessions, assignments and written feedback.

Choose a short skills program, a creative program focused on style and series, or a professional program for printing, exhibiting and awards.

From
$1,200
Length
6 weeks to 12 months
Format
1:1 or group of 6
Where
Online + Victoria

Mentoring programs

Pick the program that fits your goal.

All prices in AUD. Apply by email and we'll reply to talk through which program fits.

Start here

Focus

4 sessions over 6–8 weeks

A short, structured push on one goal: master manual mode, fix your editing, or prepare for a trip.

  • Goal-setting call and learning plan
  • 4 × 90-minute sessions (field or online)
  • Assignments with written feedback
  • Email support between sessions
$1,200Apply ↗
Most chosen

Find Your Voice

6 sessions over 3 months

For photographers with skills who want a recognisable style. We work on intent, subject, series and editing consistency.

  • Visual audit of your current work
  • 6 × 90-minute sessions
  • A 12–20 image personal series
  • Artist statement draft and feedback
$1,800Apply ↗
Depth

Elevate

8 sessions over 4 months

Technical mastery and artistic direction together. Field sessions, editing sessions and portfolio building.

  • 8 × 90-minute sessions (mix of field and editing)
  • Custom workflow and preset set-up
  • Portfolio edit and sequencing
  • Priority booking on workshops
$2,300Apply ↗
Fine art

Print & Exhibition

5 sessions

From screen to wall. Print preparation, paper choice, editions, pricing and presenting a body of work, from a gallery director who does it every week.

  • Print-ready file preparation
  • Paper, proofing and lab workflow
  • Editions, pricing and certificates
  • Exhibition or submission plan
$1,650Apply ↗
Competitions

Awards Mentoring

4 sessions

Selecting, refining and titling images for photography awards, including the Australian Photographic Prize and international competitions.

  • Image selection against the judging criteria
  • Print and file refinement
  • Titles and entry strategy
  • Post-results debrief
$1,200Apply ↗
Group

Mentoring Circle

Group of 6, monthly for 6 months

A small cohort that meets monthly online and twice in the field. Assignments, critique and a community that keeps you shooting.

  • 6 monthly group critiques (online)
  • 2 group field days in Victoria
  • Shared assignments and peer feedback
  • Closing showcase of your work
$1,450Apply ↗
Flagship

Mastery

12 months

A year-long, one-to-one program for committed photographers: monthly sessions, a full field day and a finished body of work.

  • 12 monthly one-to-one sessions
  • A full-day private field session
  • Access to Mentoring Circle critiques
  • Finished portfolio or exhibition-ready series
$3,600Apply ↗
A line of birds crossing an orange skyYour mentor

Who mentors you

Award-winning. University-qualified. Still shooting.

Your mentor is a working landscape and aerial photographer, educator and fine art gallery director, who reviews and exhibits photographic work every week.

Master of Arts (Photography), RMITAIPP memberRPS memberHasselblad Masters FinalistAustralian Emerging Photographer Award, ArtFine art gallery director
Meet our educators

Mentoring FAQ

Questions about mentoring.

What is photography mentoring?
Photography mentoring is a structured, one-to-one or small-group program where a professional photographer reviews your work, sets assignments and guides your technical and creative development over several weeks or months.
How much does photography mentoring cost in Australia?
CapturEDU mentoring programs range from $1,200 for four sessions (Focus) to $3,600 for a 12-month one-to-one program (Mastery). The group Mentoring Circle is $1,450 for six months.
Can mentoring be done online?
Yes. Most sessions can run on Zoom, so mentoring is available anywhere in Australia. Field sessions take place in Victoria.
Who are the mentors?
Founder Dani Watson, an award-winning photographer and educator with a Master of Arts in Photography from RMIT University, AIPP and RPS membership, Hasselblad Masters Finalist recognition and experience directing a fine art photography gallery.

Your learning path

Where to next?

Mentoring is the final stage of the path, and you can step back into any workshop or lesson along the way. See all ways to learn.

  1. 01

    Start

    Learn your camera

    New, or shooting on auto.

  2. 02

    Build

    Learn a genre

    You know the basics. Apply them.

  3. 03

    Specialise

    Master a technique

    Confident in manual. Go deep.

  4. You are here04

    Mentor

    Find your voice

    Style, series, prints and awards.

  5. At any stagePrivate lessonsOne-to-one in Melbourne or online. $165 for one hour, $150 an hour for two hours or more.→
  6. From stage 2Photography toursTravel, immerse and practise every day with tuition. 2027–28 seasons, groups of 4–8.→

Start learning photography

Not ready for a program?

Start with a single 90-minute portfolio review and a written plan for what to work on.

Book a portfolio reviewPrivate lessons